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Comment on: “Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography analysis” Subscribe to RSS feedSubscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

To the Editor, I read with interest the article titled “Anatomic assessment of palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices insertion sites among patients with cleidocranial dysplasia vs controls” (Bous R, Ahmed…

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Anterior palatal bone thickness: A retrospective cross-sectional cone-beam computed tomography pilot study in children and adolescents □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Previous studies assessed the palatal bone thickness in adult patients or cadavers to identify ideal insertion sites for orthodontic mini-implants. These findings might not be transferable to children and…

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Associations of miniscrew length with long-term skeletal, dentoalveolar, and nasal airflow changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A retrospective cohort study □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the associations between miniscrew length and long-term skeletal, dentoalveolar, and nasal airflow changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE). Methods This retrospective study included…

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Activation of Hippo pathway in periodontal ligament fibroblasts subjected to differential magnitudes of vibratory mechanical forces □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Accelerating orthodontic treatment with vibratory forces was introduced in the last decade, but gained little popularity because of increased costs and questionable results. Although systematic reviews report mixed outcomes,…

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Prediction of skeletal maturity using machine learning based on multiple biological indicators Subscribe to RSS feedSubscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Accurate assessment of skeletal maturity is essential for orthodontic treatment planning and growth modulation. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive machine learning (ML) model to predict skeletal maturation…

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Evaluation of facial profile and incisor inclination preferences in orthodontically treated borderline nonextraction and extraction Class I and mild Class II malocclusions □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Improvement in facial and dental esthetics is a motivator for orthodontic treatment. An update in the preferences of clinicians and patients is necessary because beauty standards are constantly evolving…

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Improving interproximal surface reconstruction via artificial intelligence–based tooth segmentation with crown-root integrated models: A preliminary study □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Tooth segmentation plays a fundamental role in digital diagnosis and design. The interproximal surface, a key area for accurate tooth segmentation, remains poorly captured due to intraoral scanner (IOS)…

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Trueness and precision of direct-printed and thermoformed clear aligners after artificial saliva exposure: A comparative in vitro study □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction This study aimed to compare the effect of artificial saliva (AS) aging on the trueness and precision of direct-printed aligners vs thermoformed aligners. Methods Four types of aligners were…

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The role of sagittal maxillary-mandibular relationships on perceptions of facial shape esthetics: A three-dimensional morphometric analysis □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction This study aimed to assess whether sagittal maxillary-mandibular skeletal relationships influence perceived facial esthetics in patients with varying sagittal skeletal discrepancies. Methods We analyzed 3-dimensional facial models from cone-beam…

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The relation between normodivergent and hyperdivergent skeletal patterns and the outcome of activator treatment □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction This study evaluated the effect of pretreatment skeletal pattern and the type of appliance on the development of the mandible in a sagittal forward position during activator treatment. Methods…

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Changes in attitudes, changes in latitudes □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

The title of this month’s column is also the title of a Jimmy Buffett song released in 1977. It has to do with the fact that when circumstances change, one…

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Bone availability in the sagittal dimension of the infrazygomatic crest for miniscrew insertion: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Background There is limited information available regarding the bone volume in the sagittal dimension of the infrazygomatic crest (IZC) that is safe for the insertion of a temporary skeletal anchorage…

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Orthodontic perspective on treatment recommendations for missing maxillary incisors: A contemporary guideline Subscribe to RSS feedSubscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

When managing patients with missing teeth in the esthetic zone, several critical factors influence treatment planning and modality selection, including growth status, nature of malocclusion, gingival display and architecture, chronological…

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Invaluable autonomy Subscribe to RSS feedSubscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

You were thrilled when you learned that Dr Kent accepted you as an associate. You graduated from your program last summer, and you were eager to begin treating patients and…

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Extraction or nonextraction: Preference and final tooth position Subscribe to RSS feedSubscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Regarding the recent publication “Evaluation of facial profile and incisor inclination preferences in orthodontically treated borderline nonextraction and extraction Class I and mild Class II malocclusions,” published in the May…

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Concerns regarding “The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross sectional study” Subscribe to RSS feedSubscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

We read with great interest the article by Hatipoğlu et al titled “The role of artificial intelligence in providing accurate and reliable information on surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion: A cross-sectional…

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The consideration for growth when managing missing maxillary incisors □Subscribe to RSS feed□Subscribe to RSS feed

May 23, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Jae Hyun Park Missing teeth create challenges for nearly every dental specialty. They may be absent because of trauma, periodontal disease, caries, or a congenital defect, and the open space…

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Maintenance of the post-orthodontic outcome, relapse and retention

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction The real challenge in orthodontic treatment is achieving a well-finished occlusion and maintaining the correction for years to come. This phase of orthodontic care is known as retention, and…

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Evidence-based orthodontics: How much evidence is available for clinical practice?

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction In the preceding chapter, we delved into the fundamentals of research and provided insights into the critical appraisal of literature. Building upon that foundation, this chapter begins by introducing…

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Asymmetries of the face : Diagnostic, orthodontic and surgical considerations

May 10, 2026 by drzezo in Orthodontics 0 comments

Introduction Asymmetry in biological organisms is ubiquitous. Slight facial asymmetry can be found in normal individuals, even those with aesthetically attractive faces. Right–left differences exist in nature where two bilateral…

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